Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma SD9
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
- 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Introduced May 2016
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 400
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Introduced November 2002
- Newer Model is Sigma SD10

Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma SD9 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Canon SX620 HS versus Sigma SD9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

The SX620 HS was revealed 13 years after the SD9 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX620 HS scores against the SD9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma SD9 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Sigma SD9. The full galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Sigma SD9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Sigma SD9
SX620 HS | SD9 | |||
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Introduced | May 2016 | ![]() | November 2002 | Newer by 164 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 130k | Clearer display (+792k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Canon SX620 HS
SD9 | SX620 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Sigma SD9
SX620 HS | SD9 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS has outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX620 HS versus Sigma SD9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX620 HS versus the SD9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and SD9 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and SD9.
Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX620 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX620 HS will produce greater detail because of its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma SD9 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Sigma SD9 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sigma |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX620 HS | Sigma SD9 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2016-05-10 | 2002-11-26 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 2268 x 1512 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens zoom range | 25-625mm (25.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 1.8" |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 130k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.5fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 182 gr (0.40 lb) | 950 gr (2.09 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $279 | $3,001 |